Some Resources for Your Community following the Masterpiece Cakeshop Ruling

Dear Dignity Leader,

The Supreme Court's ruling in the Masterpiece Cakeshop Ruling was certainly not what we'd hoped for, but we are grateful that it was so narrow and not precedent-setting. We have already seen the religious right claiming more of a victory than it really was, and realize that many in our community may be feeling discouraged, angry, or more vulnerable. The DignityUSA Board was actually meeting as the decision was announced and recognized this as a moment that validated the need for us to keep amplifying the voices of Catholic LGBTQI people and Allies.

If you have not yet seen DignityUSA's statement on the ruling, you can read it here. Feel free to customize it with the name of your Chapter and distribute locally.

In addition, in advance of the decision, we worked with other LGBTQI faith leaders to develop some resources communities can use in the weeks following the decision. I invite you to have your community join Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities all across the country in prayer this weekend or the next time you gather. You can find the Christian version of a prayer and responsive reading here. Feel free to share the link with your liturgists!

I hope these resources are helpful to you in the aftermath of this ruling.